Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Friday, 26 June 2026
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Dante appointed Bayern II head coach as Bayern’s coaching pipeline grows
Dante has been appointed Bayern II head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Regionalliga term, as Bayern’s coaching alumni keep growing.
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Craig Bellamy expected to stay with Wales after Burnley collapse
Noel Mooney expects Craig Bellamy to stay with Wales after the Burnley move collapsed, with the FAW pointing to Euro 2028 and Nations League A.
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Ian Wright says Scotland are being let down on a massive scale
Ian Wright says Scottish football is being let down on a massive scale, pointing to crowds, broadcast money and a bolder vision.
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Sandro Tonali transfer battle grows as Tottenham lead
Sandro Tonali’s transfer chase is gathering pace, with Tottenham working on a deal, Arsenal exploring a move and Newcastle wanting more than £100m.
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Marcelo Bielsa says Uruguay must beat Spain to survive
Marcelo Bielsa says Uruguay must beat Spain at the 2026 World Cup after two draws, with Uruguay on 2 points and a need to reset.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal set for 9 August at the Emirates Stadium
Borussia Dortmund visit Arsenal on 9 August in a pre-season friendly, one of five warm-up matches before the Supercup against Bayern München.
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Elliot Anderson stays focused as City move nears
Jarell Quansah says Elliot Anderson is fully focused on England and the World Cup as a reported £116m Manchester City move nears completion.
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Jude Bellingham and FIFA's mouth-covering rule explained
Terry Butcher calls Jude Bellingham England's biggest warrior as FIFA explains why mouth-covering is only punishable when a conversation is confrontational.
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Canada World Cup journey heads to Los Angeles
Jesse Marsch says Canada's World Cup run is not over after the Switzerland loss, with the next match moving to Los Angeles.
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Victor Muñoz explains why Liverpool won the race over Newcastle
Victor Muñoz says Andoni Iraola's style helped sway him to Liverpool after Newcastle agreed terms and a medical plan.
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Marcus Rashford future: Sheringham backs Manchester United to stay in control
Teddy Sheringham says Manchester United should control Marcus Rashford's future, with Liverpool floated as a shock option and £325,000-a-week terms still
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Bundesliga's eight at World Cup 2026: tracking groups F and G
Eight Bundesliga players feature across World Cup 2026 Groups F and G, with Japan's campaign anchored by Frankfurt's Doan and Bayern Munich's Ito.
Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Alvarez's Barcelona dream faces Manchester United threat
Julian Alvarez dreams of Barcelona, but Manchester United's interest and Atletico's €500m release clause threaten to derail the move.
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Neymar's return backed by Ancelotti's public support
Neymar played 20 minutes for Brazil after nearly three years away, with Carlo Ancelotti saying the 34-year-old still has the same passion.
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Montrell Culbreath signs Bayer Leverkusen contract until 2031
Bayer Leverkusen have extended Montrell Culbreath's contract until 30 June 2031 after the 18-year-old made 16 senior appearances.
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Trionda ball scrutiny grows as World Cup goalkeeping debate builds
Trionda ball doubts are growing at World Cup 2026 as Joe Hart and Kasper Schmeichel point to more long-range goals and keeper errors.
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Cole Palmer not crying over England World Cup omission as Chelsea reset begins
Cole Palmer says he is not crying over England's World Cup omission, with Chelsea's difficult season, injury-hit form and a summer reset under Xabi Alonso
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Craig Bellamy stays with Wales after Burnley move falls through
Craig Bellamy's proposed move to Burnley has fallen through, with the Wales boss set to remain in charge after talks collapsed and his contract runs to 2028.
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Türkiye vs USA preview: 62 shots, zero goals, and a perfect start in sight
Türkiye have 62 shots, 13 on target and zero goals across two World Cup matches. The USA are top of Group D with six points and can finish perfect.
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Julian Alvarez transfer talk as Barcelona stay central
Julian Alvarez has said a transfer is the best solution for everyone as Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United circle the Atletico Madrid striker.
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Hearts move quickly for Wouter Vrancken after Derek McInnes switch
Wouter Vrancken is closing in on the Hearts job after Derek McInnes joined Rangers, bringing 331 games of Belgian experience.
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Erling Haaland draws American attention beyond goals
Erling Haaland has four goals in two World Cup games, and Colin Cowherd's NFL comparison is fuelling US interest beyond the pitch.
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Marc Cucurella to do the dirty work for Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid
Marc Cucurella says he will do the defensive dirty work for Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid, after a €55 million move from Chelsea.
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Matheus Cunha's Brazil form gives Manchester United a timely boost
Matheus Cunha scored again in Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland, making it 3 goals in 3 World Cup games while Tyler Fletcher stayed on the bench.
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Manchester City UEFA homegrown rules shape summer plans
Manchester City's summer plans are being shaped by UEFA homegrown rules, with 17 non-homegrown slots and two spots opened by departures.
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Marc Cucurella urges Enzo Fernández to join Real Madrid
Marc Cucurella has urged Enzo Fernández to join him at Real Madrid, while Fernández’s Madrid comments and Chelsea tensions keep the talk going.
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Trevoh Chalobah can leave Chelsea as Como bid lands
Trevoh Chalobah can leave Chelsea after Como’s official bid, while the Blues line up centre-back targets and he reflects on his England call-up.
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Harry Kane backs Thomas Tuchel to rotate against Panama
Harry Kane has backed Thomas Tuchel to rotate against Panama as England weigh freshness, Group L control and his 2018 hat-trick record.
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Jude Bellingham on family, form and England pressure
Jude Bellingham says his late grandad and family drive him on for England, while Toni Kroos and Rio Ferdinand back the Real Madrid star.